Adult Education Workforce Teaching & Partnership Coordinator

College of Western Idaho; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 126,739,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) seeks an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator to design and deliver customized workforce education programs that support employee development, workforce readiness, and career pathway advancement.

In this role, you’ll combine instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and workforce coordination to create responsive training solutions for learners and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Adult Education, workforce training, ESL instruction, or a related instructional setting.
• Experience developing customized curriculum and delivering contextualized instruction for adult learners or workforce populations.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, multilingual learner supports, and differentiated instructional practices.
• Proficiency using instructional technology, online learning platforms, and digital workforce tools.
• Ability to independently manage projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and adapt to evolving employer and learner needs.
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver customized workforce education and training programs aligned with employer needs and regional workforce demands.
• Provide contextualized instruction in English language acquisition, workplace communication, digital literacy, employability skills, and foundational academic skills integrated with industry-specific content.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional methods based on employer feedback, workforce trends, operational priorities, and learner needs.
• Utilize a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, remote, asynchronous, and workplace-based learning environments.
• Develop instructional materials and training resources that support employee skill development and workforce readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Adult Education and employer partners.
• Conduct employer consultations, needs assessments, and ongoing communication to identify workforce skill gaps and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with employers, supervisors, workforce partners, and instructional teams to develop responsive workforce training solutions.
• Support employee retention, advancement, career pathway development, and workplace success through targeted training initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry stakeholders.
• Develop and continuously refine customized curriculum aligned with workplace expectations, industry terminology, and employer needs.
• Support the implementation of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models and career pathway programming connected to regional workforce demands.
• Incorporate adult learning theory, culturally responsive instruction, and multilingual learner supports into instructional design.
• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation, instructional best practices, and continuous quality improvement.
• Stay current on workforce trends, labor market needs, and emerging industry training requirements.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Collaborative problem-solving

Project management

Tools

Instructional technology platforms

Online learning platforms

Digital workforce tools

Job description

Get started on your future at CWI, and join us in empowering lives and our community.

Adult Education Workforce Teaching & Partnership Coordinator

Posted Pay Range:

$35

Empower Workforce Success as an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator at CWI!

Are you passionate about helping adult learners build the skills needed for career advancement while partnering directly with employers to address workforce needs? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator to design and deliver customized workforce education programs that support employee development, workforce readiness, and career pathway advancement.

In this role, you’ll combine instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and workforce coordination to create responsive training solutions that meet the needs of both learners and industry partners.

Why Join CWI?

CWI’s Adult Education and Workforce Development programs help individuals gain the skills necessary to thrive in today’s workforce while supporting employers with customized training solutions. As an IET Teacher/Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in connecting education to employment by developing innovative training programs that strengthen businesses, support employee success, and create opportunities for career growth.

Workforce Training & Instructional Excellence:

Design, develop, and deliver customized workforce education and training programs aligned with employer needs and regional workforce demands

Provide contextualized instruction in English language acquisition, workplace communication, digital literacy, employability skills, and foundational academic skills integrated with industry-specific content

Adapt curriculum and instructional methods based on employer feedback, workforce trends, operational priorities, and learner needs

Utilize a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, remote, asynchronous, and workplace-based learning environments

Develop instructional materials and training resources that support employee skill development and workforce readiness

Employer Partnerships & Workforce Engagement:

Serve as the primary liaison between Adult Education and employer partners

Conduct employer consultations, needs assessments, and ongoing communication to identify workforce skill gaps and training opportunities

Collaborate with employers, supervisors, workforce partners, and instructional teams to develop responsive workforce training solutions

Support employee retention, advancement, career pathway development, and workplace success through targeted training initiatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry stakeholders

Develop and continuously refine customized curriculum aligned with workplace expectations, industry terminology, and employer needs

Support the implementation of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models and career pathway programming connected to regional workforce demands

Incorporate adult learning theory, culturally responsive instruction, and multilingual learner supports into instructional design

Provide leadership in curriculum innovation, instructional best practices, and continuous quality improvement

Stay current on workforce trends, labor market needs, and emerging industry training requirements

Assessment, Outcomes & Compliance:

Monitor participant progress, measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and training effectiveness using workforce and educational data

Evaluate program outcomes and employer satisfaction to inform continuous improvement efforts

Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, assessments, instructional activities, and participant outcomes

Ensure compliance with state, federal, grant, and institutional reporting requirements

Prepare reports and documentation supporting program performance and accountability

Collaboration & Strategic Workforce Development:

Coordinate training logistics, schedules, assessments, and instructional delivery timelines with employer partners

Participate in workforce partnership development, employer outreach, and collaborative planning activities

Work closely with community organizations, workforce development agencies, and industry stakeholders to expand workforce opportunities

Support regional workforce initiatives that align education with employment needs

Contribute to the continued growth and success of CWI’s workforce development programs

What We’re Looking For:

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Adult Education, workforce training, ESL instruction, or a related instructional setting

Experience developing customized curriculum and delivering contextualized instruction for adult learners or workforce populations

Strong understanding of adult learning theory, multilingual learner supports, and differentiated instructional practices

Proficiency using instructional technology, online learning platforms, and digital workforce tools

Ability to independently manage projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and adapt to evolving employer and learner needs

Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Additional Instructions For Applicants:

Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.